El Silencio - Filter coffee from Colombia

Coffee Info

How we prepare the coffee: V60

Our David developed and optimized the recipe with the following equipment:

Water: Total hardness 3°dH , Alkalinity 1.5°dH
Grinder: Kinu M47 Classic
Dripper: Plastic V60
Filter paper: Hario V60 Paper
Kettle: Brewista Artisan

Why does the coffee taste the way it does?

The El Silencio farm is located in the Colombian Andes, where warm winds from the valley meet cold air from the mountain ridge. This microclimate slows the ripening of the cherries — more time on the plant means more sugar and more complexity.

After harvest, the coffee passes through two stations in the washing channel. In this intermediate step, unripe and lighter cherries are removed. In the case of El Silencio Farm, this is done twice to refine the selection. The coffee is then fermented for 168 hours in the coolest location on the farm. The cool environment slows fermentation, resulting in a more aromatic and balanced cup.

Finally, the whole cherries are dried on drying beds to the desired retention.

Why did we buy El Silencio?

Sara and her brother are fifth-generation coffee farmers. Together they work to further develop the craft of growing and processing. We discovered their coffee from our partners Colombian Spirits, where we regularly stock Colombian coffees for filter coffees and the adventure subscription.

The coffee stood out on the cupping table because despite its fermented processing, it appears very clean and clear. The combination of red fruit and floral notes with dark, chocolatey flavors makes it particularly exciting.

How do we roast this coffee?

For nine minutes, with a development time of 50 seconds (9.1 % DTR). The coffee is very dense due to its slow growth and drying and requires a lot of energy. We ramp up the first 25 % of the roast, then gradually reduce and go into the first crack with momentum. The rate of rise then decreases continuously. Until the end, the coffee draws energy.

Shipping also available via coffee letter

All our coffees can be ordered in the form of a coffee letter. It is treated like a regular letter and arrives in your mailbox. This reduces the postage for 250g of coffee from 7 to 2.5 francs. At checkout, you can choose between the options coffee letter, A-Post, and B-Post.